Past events

Find information about past ANU Science events.

Stars above observatory at night
Friday, 28 Feb 2025, 8pm, Saturday, 1 Mar 2025, 8pm, Friday, 7 Mar 2025, 8pm, Saturday, 8 Mar 2025, 8pm

On this special evening, we will light up the domes, light up the sky with our lasers, as well as enjoy views of the nighttime sky.

Stars above observatory at night
Friday, 28 Feb 2025, 8pm, Saturday, 1 Mar 2025, 8pm, Friday, 7 Mar 2025, 8pm, Saturday, 8 Mar 2025, 8pm

On this special evening, we will light up the domes, light up the sky with our lasers, as well as enjoy views of the nighttime sky.

CHARM Canberra Health
Monday, 17 Feb 2025, 12:30pm

Don't miss this highly sought-after presentation on Burnout in Health Professionals by Dr Karlee Johnston from CHARM 2024.

2025 Birch Lecture
Monday, 10 Feb 2025, 4 - 6pm

The 2025 Birch Lecture, honoring Arthur J. Birch, will feature Professor Roberta Sessoli from the University of Florence. Known for her work on single-molecule magnets and quantum technologies, Sessoli's achievements include numerous prestigious awards and memberships in top scientific academies.

headhsot of a woman
Wednesday, 18 Dec 2024, 5:30pm

Professor Joan Leach, the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS), ANU will delvier a lecture on the case for hope in science communication

RNA
Monday, 2 Dec 2024, 4:30 - 5:30pm

The first step in ribosome biogenesis is the transcription of ribosomal RNA genes (rDNA) that encode the ribosomal RNAs, which form the nucleic acid backbone of ribosomes and is therefore essential for protein translation and consequently cell growth and proliferation. Presented by Dr Nadine Hein.

The 8th Australian Algebra Conference
Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024, 9am - Friday, 29 Nov 2024, 5pm

The 8th Australian Algebra Conference is being held at the Mathematical Sciences Institute, Australian National University.

healthcare
Tuesday, 26 Nov 2024, 4:30 - 5:30pm

The changing climate presents a significant threat to health risk factors and the capacity of healthcare providers to deliver quality and timely services.
Presented by Dr Nyoman Sutarsa

Mt Stromlo
Monday, 25 Nov 2024, 6 - 7:30pm

Join Mt Stromlo astronomer and Nobel Laureate in Physics Prof Brian Schmidt in conversation with ABC's Annabel Crabb on a journey through 100 years of Mt Stromlo Observatory.